Cleanup continues after Hurricane Lowell
Cleanup operations are underway after Hurricane Lowell. Casualty figures, damage totals and affected areas are not specified.
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Disasters & extreme weather
Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
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Tropical depression develops near the Philippines
A low-pressure area has developed into a tropical depression, while easterly winds are expected to bring heavy rain to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.
Atlantic disturbance has slightly higher development odds
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a central Atlantic disturbance with slightly increased odds of tropical development this week. No confirmed major storm or direct land threat is identified in the supplied information.
Himalayas near tipping point, threatening millions of livelihoods
A report warns that environmental changes in the Himalayas may be approaching a tipping point, putting millions of livelihoods at risk.
More storms forecast for the Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast is forecast to face additional storms on Monday. Expected severity, locations and impacts are not specified.
Drought and disaster risks threaten the Colorado and Mississippi Rivers
Efforts are underway to avert drought and disaster on the Colorado and Mississippi Rivers. No specific new disaster or operational failure is identified.
Herefordshire firefighters face repeated summer wildfires
Firefighters in Herefordshire are dealing with relentless summer wildfires. The reports indicate an ongoing local fire threat requiring repeated emergency response.
Drought and Record Flooding Hit Bihar in the Same Year
Bihar is experiencing severe weather extremes, with drought conditions and record flooding reported within the same year. The headline does not provide casualty or damage figures.
Earthquake rattles Yorkshire
An earthquake shook parts of Yorkshire, waking residents and causing loud rumbles. No further impact is provided.
Flooding isolates villages near Kanpur
Floodwaters reportedly extend 2–3 km around Bithoor near Kanpur, with boats the only means of travel in affected areas.
Flooding hits eastern India as hurricane damage affects California
Flooding is reported in eastern India, while hurricane damage is reported in California. Casualty and disruption figures are unspecified.
At least one dead and 25 missing after boat sinks off Greece
A boat has sunk in Greek waters, leaving at least one person dead and 25 others missing.
Small Himalayan glacial lakes pose unexpected flood risks
Small glacial lakes in the Himalayas may create unexpected flooding threats, according to research. No current flood or specific affected communities are identified.
Kano launches tree-planting program to reduce flooding and desert encroachment
Kano authorities planted two million tree seedlings as part of efforts to control flooding and desert encroachment.
Flooding threatens homes in Nigeria while Bihar floods affect millions
Flooding has placed 15 homes at risk of collapse in Lafia, Nigeria, while floods in India's Bihar state have affected more than 4.9 million people across 15 districts.
Fires and heat drive affluent Europeans away from southern Europe
Wildfires and extreme heat are reportedly prompting wealthy Europeans to leave parts of southern Europe, while property prices rise in the north.
Flooding exposes municipal failures in Yamunanagar
Heavy rain has flooded streets in Yamunanagar to depths of up to three feet, with the event exposing municipal shortcomings.
West Virginia continues recovery after a summer of flooding
West Virginia is carrying out ongoing recovery efforts following extensive summer flooding. Casualty, damage and displacement figures remain unspecified.
Food-security risks in Kenya linked to gender and agricultural vulnerability
An analysis examines how women’s exposure to risk affects food security in Kenya. No specific emergency or quantified shortage is identified.
Storm-driven erosion batters Southern California coast
Storm conditions are causing significant coastal erosion along Southern California. The affected locations and extent of damage remain unspecified.
Flooding in Chiba destroys 10,000 vehicles
Flooding in Japan’s Chiba prefecture reportedly destroyed about 10,000 vehicles. Casualty figures and the full extent of wider damage remain unavailable.
Wildfire forces evacuations on Spain's Costa del Sol
A wildfire is burning on Spain's Costa del Sol, where homes have been evacuated. The incident poses an immediate threat to residents and property.
Foreign rescue teams leave as tunnel search continues
Foreign rescue teams have begun returning home while a search continues inside tunnels. The headline does not identify the disaster, location or casualty toll.
Assam flood advocate demands compensation for affected families
Akhil Gogoi is demanding compensation of 1 million rupees for each flood-affected family in Assam and threatening a protest at the chief minister's residence. The headline indicates substantial local flood impacts but does not quantify them.
Glacier melt linked to devastating Nepal floods
The report examines how a melting glacier contributed to severe flooding in Nepal and whether similar processes could affect California's Sierra Nevada. It describes a significant flood hazard and potential wider relevance for glacier-fed regions.
Melting snow adds to Southland floodwaters
Melting snow is contributing to flooding in the Southland region. The scale of damage or disruption remains unclear.
Tanzania intensifies El Niño preparedness
Tanzania is increasing preparedness measures for potential El Niño-related impacts.
Anak Krakatau activity subsides but eruption risk remains high
Activity at Mount Anak Krakatau has subsided, while the eruption risk remains high. Casualties and wider disruption remain unspecified.
Questions raised over Anak Krakatau ash reaching Jakarta
A fact check examines whether ash from Anak Krakatau reached Jakarta, but ash affecting the capital is unconfirmed.
Beretta fire contained near Rapid City
A wildfire near Rapid City has been contained, though acreage and road closures are reported.
Flood destroys homes and blocks Jajarkot-Dolpa road
Flooding in Nepal has blocked the Jajarkot-Dolpa road and swept away homes and shops. Casualty figures and the affected area remain unspecified.
Climate change threatens to reopen a buried U.S. base beneath Greenland ice
A former American base consisting of roughly 3 kilometers of tunnels has remained buried beneath Greenland's ice since 1959. Warming could eventually expose the site and its legacy hazards.
West Virginia governor seeks disaster declaration after August floods
Governor Morrisey requested a major disaster declaration for three counties affected by flooding in August.
Flash-flood damage remains visible in Braxton County
Damage from a flash flood remains evident in Braxton County. The scale of casualties and disruption remains unclear.
Yellow Level 4 warning issued as cut-off low threatens flooding in two provinces
A Yellow Level 4 warning is in effect because a cut-off low may bring flooding to two provinces. The provinces and forecast impacts remain unspecified.
Climate change impacts increasingly match earlier predictions
A report highlights observed climate developments that are aligning with previous climate-change predictions.
Ecuador emergency service manages 45 forest fires in 24 hours
Ecuador’s emergency service responded to 45 forest fires over a 24-hour period.
Indonesia searches for 129 people after ferry capsizes
A ferry has capsized in Indonesia, leaving six people dead and 129 missing as search operations continue.
Mount Semeru erupts, sending ash 1,000 meters into the air
Mount Semeru erupted three times, sending volcanic ash approximately 1,000 meters above the crater. No casualties or major disruption were reported.
Canada Records More Than 100 Tornadoes in a Busy Year
Canada has recorded more than 100 tornadoes, with the report asking how unusual the activity is. No casualties or major damage are provided.